Flash Objects

Adobe Flash files (*.swf) can be added to Flying Popcorn presentations as objects. Flash is a type of animation that is popular on the web because of its generally small file size.

To add a new Flash object

1. In the object toolbart, click (Flash).
2. In the Flash Properties dialog box, click (File Open) and select a flash file.
3. Adjust the settings and click OK.
   

Flash Settings

1. Preview Window: Displays the current Flash file.
2. Reset: Click this button to reset any changes you have made to the flash object in the dialog box.
3. Ignore captured stamp: The capture stamp is the paused image of the video file that appears on the canvas when a video file is opened. When this option is checked, the In effects set on the stamp will be ignored and the file will play right away.
4. Decrease other sound: If this option is checked, other sounds such as the background music are reduced when the flash file is played.
5. Stop other sound: If this option is checked, other sounds such as the background music are muted when the flash file is played.
6. Stop other media: If this option is checked, other media files stop playing when the selected flash file plays.
7. Streaming play: Plays the video file in streaming, real-time format when viewing the video through the Web Play file. (If the Streaming Play is not selected, the video file must be downloaded before playing)
8. Capture new video: This allows you to capture videos using a PC camera or a digital camera. When this button is pressed, the video capture menu will appear. If you do not have any devices that can capture videos, then you will not be able to use this function.
9. File: Enter the path of the flash file that you want to select, or click (File Open) and find it in the Open Media File dialog box.
10. URL: Click this button and enter the URL (website address) of the flash file. This allows you to open flash files that are on the internet.